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How wartime university management in Ukraine is reshaping our understanding of sustainable campuses Bratislava, 19–22 October 2026 What does a Green Campus mean when electricity is unavailable, buildings are unsafe, and students cannot attend classes? For universities in Ukraine, this is not a theoretical question. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian higher education institutions have been operating under extraordinary conditions, facing security threats,...

When planning a city’s future, we look at maps of transport, housing, green spaces and public amenities. Yet beneath these maps lies another network that provides valuable information about urban life today: the sewer system. Over time, data obtained from wastewater should play a greater role in urban and regional development. They can help us better understand residents’ needs and detect changes early enough for local authorities to respond. In the article “Wastewater – A Mirror of...

Over the past month, media reports have circulated regarding "Vision Slovakia 2040"—prepared by a Slovak Academy of Sciences team commissioned by the Slovak Government—and calls for a broad societal consensus on its content. A vision is vital for any national leadership because it defines the country's direction and the intended outcomes of its development for the people; it aims to bridge the gap between day-to-day decisions and long-term goals, while also interlinking diverse development...

Bratislava faces a problem familiar to anyone who gets into a car, boards a crowded bus, or steps off a train in the morning to get to work or school, or to run daily errands. The city is growing, with an influx of both residents and daily commuters from Pezinok, Senec, Malacky, Dunajská Streda, and other towns in the Bratislava Region. Consequently, the number of cars and traffic jams is rising, as is the time people spend commuting each day. For decades, Bratislava has been searching for...

Spectra, Centre Of Excellence and Faculty of Management of Comenius University, are key bearers of the STICS project's core vision and play a pivotal role in connecting academia with practical application. As the project enters its second half, this is an opportunity to reflect on achievements, identify key contributions, and set the direction for sustainable transfer of innovations into public administration practice. Our primary role involves coordinating and transferring knowledge...